Job Location : New York,NY, USA
About Us Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year - and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success. At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take. Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain's New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits. Join our team and help make a difference! Benefits For Full Time Employees Benefits/Perks: Tuition Assistance Program Generous paid time off (Including 5 Self-Care Days/Floating Holidays, 12 Sick Days, 15 Vacation Days, and 11 Holidays) Healthcare Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Care) 403(b) Plan (GSS contributes 3% of your salary to your 403(b) plan after 3 years of service, with contributions increasing over time) Candidates hired in this position will work in person but will have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule at program leadership discretion Overview This position serves to carry out tasks to facilitate the successful implementation, staff coaching and training of the Integrated Treatment Model at the 17th St residential program, Marian Hall and at our Brooklyn site, Euphrasian at Chisholm. The ITM Coach shall work closely with the ITM Director to assure model fidelity, program development and integration. Reports to: Director of Integrated Treatment Model for MST/FIT (Two) Location: 337 East 17th Street, NY, NY 10003 AND 479 New Jersey Ave., Brooklyn Hours: 35 hours/Full Time Non Exempt (Some evenings may needed) Salary Range: 50K-55K based on education and relevant experience Major Duties: Participates in training and efforts that develop expertise in ITM Maintain ongoing communication with Director of ITM Director to ensure optimal model implementation Collaborates with residential staff and management, under the direction of the Director of Integrated Treatment Model, to assess needs and plan for all trainings Provide technical assistance and training of ITM treatment to all milieu staff as well as refreshers Observation, coaching and monitoring of staff, offering specific interventions and strategies Plan, present and lead groups at both sites, related to teaching ITM/DBT skills Schedule and hold individual ITM/DBT sessions with participant(s) Reviewing incidents and help create behavioral plans to meet the needs of individual youth In collaboration with Performance Evaluation and Planning Department, collect relevant data and ensure appropriate analysis and dissemination Remain informed about trends in this field and use this information to collaborate on a vision of the changes and improvements needed Attend all mandatory program and agency meetings Effectively schedules self to carry out work during traditional and non-traditional work hours including some evening/weekends and on call to provide role modelling training to all staff. Full or partial work days may be spent at each site. Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree Required in Social Work, Psychology or related field preferred 3 years experience working within a residential setting strongly preferred Knowledge and experience in Child Welfare, preferred Experience in the development and running of groups, preferred Proven ability to train staff at varying professional levels Demonstrated ability to work independently Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, required Knowledge of Cornell TCI and/or Safe Crisis Management, preferred Excellent written and oral communication skills, required Demonstrated administrative skills; Computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Word and Excel Bilingual Spanish, ideal Must have commitment to work from a strength based and/or youth development perspective Must have a commitment to GSS models of practice including Sanctuary and ACS principles to promote permanency, safety and well-being. Additional Information Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with. Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.